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In this episode of The Weekend T, Poppy Coburn and Michael Deacon dissect Andy Burnham’s first PMQs and Sir Keir Starmer’s abrupt departure from Parliament.They also discuss Donald Trump’s reaction to Harry and Meghan returning to Britain, the Macron family’s remarkable taste for age-gap relationships and Phil Foden’s seven-year-old son becoming a social-media sensation.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytp...

In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley are at Reform UK’s party conference for Day Two, which was overshadowed by a Channel 4 investigation which exposed claims the party breached political donation rules and allegedly had polling paid for by an overseas company. Camilla and Tim dissect whether the claims will impact Reform’s core support, and whether Nigel Farage can survive yet another scandal as leader of the party.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X<...

In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley are at Day One of Reform UK’s party conference, where they spoke to honorary treasurer and entrepreneur Nick Candy, who made the explosive claim that Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch had asked Boris Johnson to run as a candidate against Nigel Farage in the last Clacton by-election.Elsewhere, Camilla and Tim sat down with Reform’s Danny Kruger, who was defiant about defecting to the party, declaring Reform was “what the Tory party always should have been”.Meanwhile, Lee Anderson, the Reform...

In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley analyse the Prime Minister’s first PMQs since taking office, and how Andy Burnham performed addressing the house and going up against the leader of the opposition Kemi Badenoch in their first dispatch box tussle.Camilla and Tim also discuss the bookies’ odds for Labour and the Greens in the forthcoming Holborn & St Pancras by-election following Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation as an MP, as well as the latest voting intention polling that shows how it’s all to play for amongst the major political...

In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley react to a busy day in Westminster as Andy Burnham faced the Commons for the first time as Prime Minister, while Sir Keir Starmer triggered a high-profile by-election by resigning as an MP. Plus, what next for Sir Keir, and could the upcoming battle for Holborn and St Pancras give Zack Polanski, the leader of the Greens, the opportunity to win a seat as a London MP?We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on...

In this special edition of The Royal T, Camilla Tominey and Hannah Furness reflect on the 29th anniversary of the death of Diana, the Princess of Wales and talk about how her legacy continues to shape the Royal family.With Earl Spencer’s memoir about his sister on the horizon, they discuss whether its publication will deepen the rift between the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex, or force an uneasy truce. Will the public see a united front from the two Princes, or two entirely separate tributes?Plus, Camilla and Ha...

Camilla Tominey sits down with Layla Moran, the Liberal Democrat MP, for a special Sunday Showdown edition of The Daily T podcast.In a lively discussion, Camilla challenges Layla on her party’s plan to re-enter the single market and reinstate free movement, and questions her way of tackling small boat crossings.Plus, Layla reveals a potential pact to prevent Nigel Farage becoming prime minister – and whether she would entertain another coalition with the Tories.► Subscribe to our new Daily T YouTube channel: youtube.com/@dailytpodcast► Sign up to our m...

In this episode of The Weekend T, Poppy Coburn and Michael Deacon tackle the week’s biggest news stories, balancing royal commentary, pop culture tributes, and a bizarre internet trend.They discuss the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s return to the UK, dissecting new polling that shows 71 per cent of the British public opposes paying for their security, while questioning whether taxpayer-funded protection is appropriate for non-working royals.Poppy and Michael pay tribute to the late country music legend Dolly Parton, celebrating her universal appeal, sharp wit, and quiet philanthropy, as well as t...

In Friday’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey is joined by Tony Diver, The Telegraph’s Political Editor, and James Johnson, the pollster, to debate the growing speculation that Andy Burnham could call an early general election.Mr Johnson suggests that the Prime Minister holds a mathematical advantage over a fractured Right, predicting that Lib Dem and Green voters would rally behind Labour to block Nigel Farage from entering Number 10.Camilla and Tony examine Mr Burnham’s lack of a personal manifesto mandate, noting how 2024 tax promises severely limit his spending power...

In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey, Rachel Johnson, and Hannah Furness cover the Sussexes’ return to Britain and discuss whether sightings of Jay-Z and Beyoncé in Oxfordshire, as well as moving to rural Cotswolds, will give the Sussexes access to the ideal community.Our team also discusses the logistical and financial questions surrounding taxpayer-funded protection for non-working royals, and how the Cotswolds elite might temper any public criticism of the Royal family.Plus, is Gen Z judged too harshly when it comes to unemployment? In today’s episode of The Dai...

In Wednesday’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Rachel Johnson discuss the optics of Andy Burnham while out of the country, the backlash against a Labour MP following a fatal crash in Middlesbrough, and the legacy of Dolly Parton.Camilla and Rachel question Andy Burnham’s statecraft after footage emerged of him playing a guitar during a visit to Ukraine, alongside reports of pushing to increase foreign aid spending despite domestic financial pressures. Plus, is the outrage to Labour MP Anna Turley’s social media post justified? She paid tribute to all seven indivi...

In Tuesday’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey speaks with investigative journalist Isabel Oakeshott and undercover reporter Christian Drogan following their year-long operation to infiltrate people-smuggling networks in northern France.Christian describes his seven-hour journey across the English Channel alongside 35 migrants, revealing how armed gangs operated with near impunity in French camps and migrants discarded their phones at sea to avoid detection.Isabel details the security risks and planning required to get a British reporter on to a migrant dinghy, and describes the Channel crossings as a “national security emergency” that is not...

In today’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey is joined by Rachel Johnson and royal commentator Angela Levin to unpack the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s return to Britain.They discuss whether financial pressure, security concerns or whether a sudden “rush of blood to the head” is driving the Sussexes’ move back across the Atlantic, and whether the deep rift between the Prince of Wales and his brother can ever truly heal.Plus, Angela explains how Prince Harry’s demeanour has shifted since his marriage, and how he has changed since she sp...

In Sunday’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley are joined in the studio by Claire Coutinho, the shadow energy secretary, to tackle the fierce political and ideological debate surrounding climate change and energy policy.Following the backlash over a controversial column by Tim Stanley about Right-wing attitudes on climate change, the trio examine whether current net zero legislation is actively harming the UK economy. Coutinho outlines the Conservatives’ vision with a new detailed energy plan prioritising cheaper power and consumer choice over arbitrary targets.Plus: is the Prime Mini...

Telegraph writers Michael Deacon and Poppy Coburn take a look at the biggest and most bonkers stories of the week.Michael and Poppy discuss the return of Meghan and Harry, where they will live and what Harry will do for a job. Plus Home Office guidance for asylum seekers, park benches for rough sleepers, climate change and English wine, Ricky Gervais getting married for tax reasons, and a man calling the police after accidentally buying alcohol-free gin.We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on...

In a special Friday episode of The Daily T, Camilla and Royal Editor Hannah Furness discuss the latest in the fallout from The Telegraph’s revelation of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s planned move back to the UK. The pair discuss news of Prince Harry’s intention not to speak publicly about private family matters in a bid to regain the King’s trust, and reports that Meghan has been offered an acting role in the UK. Hannah also speaks to the royal author and historian Andrew Lownie about the Sussexes’ shock decision to return to Britain.He be...

In Thursday’s episode of The Daily T, Tim Stanley and Poppy Coburn discuss the global reaction to The Telegraph’s exclusive story on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s planned move to the UK with Hannah Furness, the Royal Editor. Amid speculation behind the couple’s motive, they discuss what their imminent arrival will mean for the logistics of their private security, their status within the Royal family and the chances of reconciliation with the Prince and Princess of Wales.Tim and Poppy also speak to Dai Davies, the former head of the Royal Protecti...

In Wednesday’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley sit down with The Telegraph’s Deputy Royal Editor Victoria Ward to unpack her exclusive story on The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s move back to the UK.Victoria explains why Harry and Meghan, along with their children Archie and Lilibet, will be making the move to Britain, where else they are expected to be splitting their time, and where the Sussexes will live.The trio also discuss what this means for the wider Royal Family, including King Charles and th...

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In Tuesday’s episode of The Daily T, Camilla Tominey and Tim Stanley speak to Tim Montgomerie, a high-profile Reform UK supporter, who says he will appeal against the party’s decision to suspend him for criticising Nigel Farage and Zia Yusuf.The Conservative Home website founder tells Camilla and Tim that if “a political organisation can’t take criticism, it can’t advance”, as he warns of the internal rivalries and structural flaws that he believes could prevent Reform from achieving a majority in a general election.Mr Montgomerie also claims that Mr Farage, t...